indexcode
nounUK /ˈɪndɛkskəʊd/
US /ˈɪndɛkskoʊd/
A special set of letters or numbers that helps you find something quickly.
The librarian wrote the indexcode on the book so it would be easy to find.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short code used in a computer system to point to a specific record or file.
The database uses an indexcode to locate each customer's file instantly.
3. A secret set of symbols used to organize hidden information.
The detective found an indexcode that unlocked the old diary's meaning.
4. A label on a map or chart that shows where to look for details.
Check the indexcode at the bottom of the map to find the treasure.